The WE FOR SHE: Championing the Next Generation conference wil
l play an important role in growing our provincial economy and advancing g
ender equity by giving students a greater understanding of their career op
tions and potential\, expanding their confidence in what they can achieve\
, and giving them a chance to meet dynamic and successful role models

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Hear the latest research about
progress on women and the economy from industry leading experts\;
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Learn what actions have been taken by
CEO’s of B.C. companies to expedite leadership diversity\;

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ce by sharing career insights with them\;\n

Women and girls in developing countries walk an a
verage of 10\,000 steps every day to collect the basics their families nee
d to survive – water\, food and firewood\, often in dangerous circumstance
s and weather conditions. This leaves them little time to get an education
or earn an income\, locking them into a cycle of poverty.

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Wal
k In Her Shoes is a global movement mobilizing thousands of CARE supp
orters around the world (including Canada\, the UK\, the USA and Australia
) to walk in solidarity with women and girls in the developing world. It’s
a personal challenge to walk 10\,000 steps while collecting pledges and r
aising awareness of CARE’s vital work around the world.

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Our vision
this year is to engage the women’s groups in BC to walk together at the W
alk In Her Shoes Challenge to show our support for International Women’s D
ay. Learn more at www.walkinhershoe
s.ca.

WNORTH is an essential le
adership conference for today’s women who are the next generation of influ
ential entrepreneurs\, senior executives and C-Suite Leaders. This unique
conference provides a multi-sector forum to enhance your leadership develo
pment\, engage in high-level networking opportunities and witness inspirat
ional talks from global leaders. April 2017 will see the conference retur
n for it’s third year to Whistler\, British Columbia. WNORTH Conference is
a two-day event held at the stunning boutique hotel Nita Lake Lodge.

EXCELerate 2017 will continue to INNOVATE\, IN
SPIRE and INFLUENCE business owners to focus on new ways of thinking beyond the norm. EXCELerate 2015 set the tone for qua
lity speakers and topics dedicated to the full spectrum of entrepreneurs t
hat operate and own small\, medium\, or large sized enterprises from all s
ectors.

On May 5
th and 6th\, 2017 WWEST will bring together people of all genders and back
grounds for Creating Connections 5.0. The conference will include presenta
tions and workshops surrounding issues of personal and professional develo
pment\, networking and inspiration. Creating Connections 5.0 aims to engag
e industry\, the community and students in BC and the Yukon to increase th
e regional awareness and participation of women and other underrepresented
groups in Science\, Technology\, Engineering and Math (STEM). The Creatin
g Connections conference series hopes to facilitate meaningful dialogue to
create a space where everyone can explore and participate in STEM to bett
er our world.

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Increasing gender diversity in STEM and creating an
engaged community of individuals that respect each other will better prep
STEM industries to create sustainable solutions and developments that bett
er humanity and our world. Previous Creating Connections conferences have
resulted in immediate\, statistically significant positive changes for bot
h participants’ occupational self-efficacy and their awareness of the valu
e of gender diversity. See how Creating Connections 3.0 had a las
ting impact.

4 Sessions: January 17\, February 21\, March 28\, Ap
ril 18 | Time and Location TBC\n

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Taking the Stage® is a powerful program develo
ped by The Humphrey Group Inc. to help women achieve a confident leadershi
p presence.

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While the program is traditionally only available to w
omen in large corporations\, such as Microsoft and Johnson & Johnson\, we
are pleased to be able to offer it to aspiring and existing women business
owners thanks to generous support from The Humphrey Group.

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Ta
king the Stage® will help you to become a strong\, confident leader b
y teaching you to speak with strength on any ‘stage’– from boardrooms to m
eeting rooms\, from town halls to phone calls. The program has been delive
red to over 500\,000 women worldwide\, making it a global success story!
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Spacing is limited and you must apply – only 8 spots available per group!

Ta
king the Stage® is a powerful program developed by The Humphrey G
roup Inc. to help women achieve a confident leadership presence.

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W
hile the program is traditionally only available to women in large corpora
tions\, such as Microsoft and Johnson & Johnson\, we are pleased to be abl
e to offer it to aspiring and existing women business owners thanks to gen
erous support from The Humphrey Group.

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Taking the Stage®
will help you to become a strong\, confident leader by teaching you to spe
ak with strength on any ‘stage’– from boardrooms to meeting rooms\, from t
own halls to phone calls. The program has been delivered to over 500\,000
women worldwide\, making it a global success story!

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Spacin
g is limited and you must apply
– only 8 spots available per group!

Get the competitive edge with connections\, i
nformation\, and resources to position your business for increased growth!

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Go for the Greens is a business development confere
nce for women entrepreneurs. This boutique event offers exclusive access t
o companies\, government agencies\, nonprofits and professional associatio
ns that can help women-owned businesses secure their largest\, most profit
able contracts ever … in a fun\, creative setting at Disney’s BoardWalk Re
sort\, Orlando\, Florida.

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NOTE: We’re calling this G
o for the Greens 10.5 because it replaces our 10th annual conference\, whi
ch was postponed in September 2017 because of Hurricane Irma. Come celebra
te with us!

Don’t go it alone with your business joys and your b
usiness challenges!

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Join a Peer Mentoring Group and rece
ive support from other women entrepreneurs.

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If you’re new to busin
ess\, you know it’s a challenge to stay on top of everything and find bala
nce in your life.

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Our Mentoring Program is designed to help you bu
ild confidence\, improve your business knowledge\, increase productivity a
nd offer you emotional support. A mentor can help you get on the track to
success!

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We are offering a peer mentoring group in Salmon Arm\, st
arting late February 2018 and facilitated by Caroline Grover\, former
CEO of the Kelowna Chamber of Commerce.

Taking the Stage® is a
powerful program developed by The Humphrey Group Inc. to help women achiev
e a confident leadership presence.

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While the program is traditiona
lly only available to women in large corporations\, such as Microsoft and
Johnson & Johnson\, we are pleased to be able to offer it to aspiring and
existing women business owners and non-profit leaders thanks to generous s
upport from The Humphrey Group.

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Taking the Stage® will he
lp you to become a strong\, confident leader by teaching you to speak with
strength on any ‘stage’– from boardrooms to meeting rooms\, from town hal
ls to phone calls. The program has been delivered to over 500\,000 women w
orldwide\, making it a global success story!

Taking the Stage® is a
powerful program developed by The Humphrey Group Inc. to help women achiev
e a confident leadership presence.

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While the program is traditiona
lly only available to women in large corporations\, such as Microsoft and
Johnson & Johnson\, we are pleased to be able to offer it to aspiring and
existing women business owners and non-profit leaders thanks to generous s
upport from The Humphrey Group.

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Taking the Stage® will he
lp you to become a strong\, confident leader by teaching you to speak with
strength on any ‘stage’– from boardrooms to meeting rooms\, from town hal
ls to phone calls. The program has been delivered to over 500\,000 women w
orldwide\, making it a global success story!

eWomenNetwork Vancouver Accelerated
Networking Luncheon:

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CustomerFIRST: Discover the 5 Powe
rful Paths to P.R.O.F.I+T

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In this value-packed session\,
attendees will learn customer-focused\, non-accounting ways to improve th
eir bottom line by 16-38%. Anne C. Graham will share the 5 Paths\, illustr
ated by real success stories that will have you scribbling notes as you re
cognize the AHA! moments that will shift the profitability in your busines
s very quickly. Only customers create cash flow\, and only profit creates
possibilities for you to have the business and life you’ve been working so
hard for. Find out how to keep more on your bottom line and achieve the s
uccess you deserve.

Failure is the airbag we never want to deplo
y on our road to success. However\, as Financial Times columnist Tim Harfo
rd writes\, “Success comes through rapidly fixing our mistakes rather than
getting things right first time.” Speakers will share stories of professi
onal failure\, why those moments were crucial\, how they handled the lows
and turned them into highs. Exploring the flip side of success\, guests wi
ll learn ways to prepare for\, deal with and adapt from professional mista
kes to ultimately come back with a better approach.

“Branding is a marketing strategy that involves creating a d
ifferentiated name and image — often using a logo and/or tag line — in ord
er to establish a presence in the consumer’s mind and attract and keep cus
tomers.” -Entrepreneur.com.

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Branding could also be considered the
heart and soul of marketing and it impacts all areas of client attraction\
, client conversion and client service. During the Marketing Panel we will
explore how Branding impacts your design\, your core marketing message an
d your relationship marketing.

Knowing h
ow to separate work and home life is a challenge everyone faces—especially
with the 24-hour work day technology brings us. But when the recent firin
g of a Hydro One employee after his verbal confrontation with reporter Sha
una Hunt went viral\, it brought the code of conduct boundaries into new l
ight. Panelists will debate legal and ethical issues about employee versus
employer rights for what happens outside the office. Guests will get pers
pective on how to define work-life boundaries for their professional brand
and persona\, while maintaining an authentic self in both.

“I have never\, ever\, ever met a highly co
nfident and successful person who is not what a movie would call a ‘workah
olic.’ We can’t have it both ways\,” says Mindy Kaling in her book Why Not
Me?

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We want success\, for our professional accompli
shments to be celebrated\, yet often feel guilty about the “workaholic” li
festyle choices that get us to those milestones. Speakers will share times
when they needed to step away from personal\, family or work commitments\
, then discuss strategies for weighing each decision and dealing with any
internal- or external-based feelings of guilt that arise. Guests will walk
away equipped with the tools to navigate sacrifice in all spheres of life
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Enhancing entrepreneurship education for women

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This presentation showcases insights from the Diana Project\, th
e world’s largest research initiative focusing on women’s enterprise. Lear
n why women-centric entrepreneurship training is so effective in bolsterin
g the growth of women-owned firms. Learn about innovative curriculum desig
n and delivery and why leading US accelerators are embracing women-focused
learning.

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About Dr. Candida Brush

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Dr.
Candida Brush holds the Franklin W. Olin Chair in Entrepreneurship\, and
is the Vice Provost of Global Entrepreneurial Leadership at Babson College
. She is also a co-founder of The Diana Project. In 2007\, Dr. Brush was n
amed a recipient of the ‘FSF – Swedish Research Foundation International A
ward for Outstanding Research Contributions in the Field of Entrepreneursh
ip.’ She is a member of the Boston Harbor Angels investment group and serv
es on the boards of many start-ups.

The Telfer School of Management and
Canadian Entrepreneurship Institute (CEI) presents Perspectives abo
ut Women’s Enterprise. This speaker series features expert
presentations about entrepreneurship and innovation\, viewed through a gen
der lens.

It’s no secret that
results come from meaningful action. This growth workshop will strategical
ly break down the approaches used by other successful business owners and
leaders to help you discover where you and your business is now and help y
ou create a map to reach your goals.

So\, women e
ntrepreneurs are less likely to take risks? Widely reported as the case in
previous studies\, Carleton University Centre for Women in Politics and P
ublic Leadership\, in partnership with the Beacon Agency and BMO\, has und
ertaken ground breaking research which busts this myth and shows that wome
n just approach risk in a different\, more holistic way than men.

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A Force to Reckon With\, Women Entrepreneurship and Risk is the result of
this study\, which considers literature\, along with the results of interv
iews with over 100 entrepreneurs across Canada from all sectors and stages
from start-ups to multi-million dollar enterprises.

It’s thro
ugh voice that the world understands you as a leader\, a partner and an ad
vocate. Your authenticity\, values\, goals\, dreams and drive are made kno
wn. And\, ultimately\, you are able to achieve monumental things. But\, ar
e you raising your voice to the level of your full potential?

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At t
he 2016 Leadership Summit\, Top 100 Award Winners and other industry leade
rs will show you how to use your voice to deliver authentic leadership\, e
ngage in powerful conversations\, communicate vision and rally others arou
nd you. They will share practical ways that technology can amplify the mes
sage and strategies to use your voice to empower the voiceless.

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Jo
in us to celebrate WXN’s Canada’s Most Powerful Women: Top 100 in Vancouve
r on Friday\, January 20th\, 2017 at the Fairmont Waterfront.

As a comm
unity of 939\, Canada’s Most Powerful Women: Top 100 Award Winners affirm
the power and potential of women across the country. This year\, we celebr
ate and welcome the 2016 Award Winners\, who have raised their voice\, ral
lied others\, overturned obstacles\, empowered the voiceless and paved a p
ath for the next generation. Collectively\, they continue to create a bett
er professional and societal landscape for all of us. And that\, certainly
\, deserves a celebration.

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Following our Leadership Summit\, join
WXN for our Awards Luncheon where we will be honouring the powerful\, pres
tigious Winners from British Columbia and the Territories who are proven a
chievers in the private\, public and not-for-profit sectors.

Come join us for a south-east Asian-inspired brunch at the U
nion (with $6 feature cocktails)!

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*Are you interested in joining D
NA but aren’t yet a member? We’d love for you to come meet us\, and see if
we are a good fit. Please reserve a ticket under “checking it out”. O
r JOIN DNA to become our newest member!

Our Launch Party o
n January 25th is dedicated to inspire your kick-off for 2017 and help you
powHERfully prepare for a year of growth and collective action. Enjoy a s
pectacular co-ed evening with a networking reception\, inspirational speak
ers and an interactive panel discussion with the cast of PowHER TV.

Join us for a 1/2 day event offering
the opportunity to connect with corporations\, and engage with those champ
ioning inclusive procurement and supplier diversity.

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This event ha
s a focus on opening doors and advancement for Canadian Women Owned Busine
sses and Canadian Diverse Suppliers as suppliers to major North American p
rocurement chains utilizing the tools of Supplier Diversity and Procuremen
t Inclusion.

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A full list of companies attending and hosting roundt
ables will be announced January 2017.

People are looking for your products and services online. If
they can’t find them when they search on Google\, they’re going to find y
our competitors. Mhairi Petrovic’s presentation explains
the importance of SEO and shows you easy tactics that you can use to get t
he right traffic (and lots of it!) to your website using SEO\, social medi
a\, and digital marketing techniques.

Join the Pro
fessional Aboriginal Women’s Network for an evening of networking and a po
werful keynote speech delivered by Darlene Shackelly\, recipient of the Qu
een Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal\, and Executive Director of Native
Courtworkers and Counselling Association of BC. Darlene will be sharing h
er inspiring career journey as a trailblazer in the Indigenous community a
t large as well as her contribution to improving Aboriginal Justice.

Price: $5 to reserve your spot (W
ill be refunded to you upon showing up). The tea will be a set price of $3
0/person.

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*Are you interested in joining DNA but aren’t yet a memb
er? We’d love for you to come meet us\, and see if we are a good fit. Plea
se reserve a ticket under “checking it out”. Or JOIN DNA to become our newest member!

Join Kristin
e Steuart\, Co-Founder and CEO of Allocadia\, at the Professional Women’s
Network to discuss strategies and tactics on how to adapt your leadership
style to grow your business.

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In this fireside chat\, Kristine will
share insights on:

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· Adapting from being an entrepreneur
to a CEO\n· Creating a high performance team\n·
Building culture\n· Evolving your leadership style as your
team grows\n· Finding and working with investors\n·
How funding and growth impact leadership philosophies

Get your time back! Entrepreneur and teacher Julie D
avis teaches the 3 common mistakes that female business owners ma
ke that cause them to struggle with exhaustion\, stress\, and overwhelm. P
lease join our community of nearly 200 members for dinner and Accelerated
Networking! Please register online by February 28\, 2017.

WWEST is excited to host the
WinSETT Centre as the
y present all five of their professional development workshops in Vancouve
r for the first time. The third workshop\, Negotiating for Success\, will
be on March 10\, 2017. Participants will learn about different negotiation
models and identify opportunities for negotiation\, assess their own nego
tiation strengths and challenges\, and practice methods to advance their s
kills in negotiating for opportunities\, resources\, recognition\, financi
al benefits\, and access to networks. Register before February 28 to get a
5% early bird discount! SCWIS
T members also get a 30% discount.

Come join the DNA ladies and take part in on
e of Canada’s favourite pastimes: curling! The Vancouver Curling Club is p
utting on a free open-house to welcome would-be curlers of all experience
levels.

Price: $5 to reserve your spot (Will be refunded to members
upon showing up).

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*Are you interested in joining DNA but aren’t y
et a member? We’d love for you to come meet us\, and see if we are a good
fit. Please reserve a ticket under “checking it out”. Or JOIN DNA to become our newest mem
ber!

WWEST is excited to host the
WinSETT Centre as the
y present all five of their professional development workshops in Vancouve
r for the first time. The fourth workshop\, Navigating Politics at Work\,
will be on April 7\, 2017. It will help participants learn what workplace
politics is relative to their experience\, understand the informal organiz
ational structures and relationships in the workplace that underpin these
politics\, and be better prepared to deal with specific political situatio
ns at work. Register before March 28 to get a 5% early bird discount! SCWIST members also get a 30%
discount.

What are you communicating before you even speak? As an entr
epreneur\, you are a walking billboard for your business. When you align y
our presence and personal brand\, you create a conduit to meaningful conne
ctions with your ideal clients\, increase your sales and uniquely position
yourself to stand out. Katherine Johnson is the featured
speaker at eWomenNetwork’s Accelerated Networking Luncheon.

Watch and learn as Melinda Pa
rk\, Chair of BLG’s National Council\, and Bonn
ie Foley-Wong\, founder of Pique Ventures\, lead participants
through a role play to settle a term sheet for a startup seeking its firs
t investment.

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The seminar will be followed by a beer and c
ider tasting hosted by UnTapped Craft Imports\, an
d an informal networking reception.

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Women and men are both welcome
and you may attend one or both parts of this event.

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For TICKETS\,
kindly RSVP to Johanna Mills at JoMills@blg.com by April 13\, 2017

What’s included: One wi
ne flight\, appetizers\, and a private sommelier service for the group.

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*Are you interested in joining DNA but aren’t yet a member? We’d lov
e for you to come meet us\, and see if we are a good fit. Please reserve a
ticket under “checking it out”. Or JOIN DNA to become our newest member!

When an entrepreneur hears the word “INNOVATION”\, what does
she think about? Is it a threat\, an exciting opportunity\, or just busin
ess-as-usual in today’s competitive landscape? How do female entrepreneurs
in emerging or traditional industries manage the risk of disruptive techn
ologies or products and how does she strategize or mitigate the risks that
come with them?

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You won’t want to miss this opportunity to hear w
hat INNOVATION means for women entrepreneurs at all stages of growth\, and
network with fellow RMA members and members of the Vancouver entrepreneur
community.

You are Dynamic! Grab your girlfriends and have a fu
n night out to CELEBRATE with us!

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You are invited
to this exclusive event for all of those WOMEN and MEN out there to Celeb
rate the Dynamic You™ in all of us!

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Come and meet
the Dynamic You™ author Diane Rolston and get your copy!

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Read on to learn more about the book Dynamic You™!

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This book has
been taken from a program created by Certified Business and life Coach and
Dynamic Women™ in Action Founder to UNLEASH the DYNAMIC WOMAN™ in YOU! In
this book she shares with you the insights and secrets of Dynamic Women™.
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ou™ will show you how to:

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Be in more control of your outcom
es

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Boost your opportunities

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Increase your satisfaction
& success

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Ditch the labels\, so you feel more confident

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li>Be an equal in any situation\n

Stop being a superwoman & a perf
ectionist so you feel free

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In this life changing book by D
iane Rolston\, founder of Dynamic Women™ you’ll discover:

We’ve booked the whole main floor AND PATIO of the gorgeous Hycrof
t Manor\, so this fun evening will allow you opportunities to meet like mi
nded people\, share about yourself and be inspired by those who have had s
ome great success unleashing their DYNAMIC YOU™. You’ll enjoy appies\, the
re’ll be wine and lots of time to mingle and meet each other. Bring you bo
ok or buy one and get the author Diane Rolston to personalize it for you!<
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Sponsors will be there to share some of their secrets\, help you g
et even more glammed up and you’ll walk away with so much more than you ca
me in with!

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This event is produced by Dynamic You™ author Diane Ro
lston Coaching and cohosted by Dynamic Women™ in Action. DWA™ Members and
guests are invited to attend. As usual bring lots of business cards!

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So grab your girlfriends\, order your tickets and put on your party dre
ss!

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We look forward to seeing you at Hycroft Manor on May 4th! Com
e Sip\, Socialize and SHINE!!!!

WWEST is excited to host the
WinSETT Centre as the
y present all five of their professional development workshops in Vancouve
r for the first time.

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The fifth workshop\, Networking\, Mentors &
Sponsors\, will be on May 5\, 2017. It will help participants to appreciat
e the role of mentors in supporting and advancing their careers\, learn ho
w to develop (and be) sponsors and mentors\, and strengthen their networki
ng skills. Register before April 25 to get a 5% early bird discount!

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We are excited to announce that the opening reception of Creating Conne
ctions 5.0 will follow directly after this workshop. Registration for CC 5
.0 is now open – click here for more details! Creat
ing Connections 5.0 attendees can also receive $100 off their purchase of
a General Ticket for this workshop by using the discount code CONNECTIO
NS100 and entering their CC 5.0 registration ID during registration. N
ote that only 10 discount codes are available\, and the discount will only
be applied to General Ticket purchases.

Join an extraordinary success Summit with dynamic women entr
epreneurs from the West coast. eWomenNetwork Vancouver is a network of wom
en supporting women in business and life. Discover your “Worth-Set” and ho
w to monetize your expertise\, products\, and series with the master of wo
men’s entrepreneurship\, Sandra Yancey\, Founder & CEO of
eWomenNetwork\, the #1 women’s business network in North America. The Mon
etize Me Now Summit will be one of the most moving experiences of your lif
e\, and will help you move farther and faster than you could ever do alone
.

On May 1
7 Dr. Valerie Young\, world-renowned expert on the Impostor Syndrome\, is
returning to Vancouver with a newly-updated workshop.

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Women’s Ente
rprise Centre\, in partnership with the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade\,
WEB Alliance of Women’s Business Networks and Women Presidents’ Organizat
ion (WPO)\, wants Vancouver entrepreneurs\, business leaders and professio
nals to come together to enhance their personal and business success by de
veloping positive and self-affirming mindsets.

We want to help people stop minimizing their accomplishm
ents\, questioning their abilities and limiting their own success.

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Let’s bridge the confidence gap at this inspiring event to help you devel
op your ‘entrepreneurial mindset’ and leverage your competitive edge.

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BONUS – GET YOUR ENTREPRENEURIAL MINDSET PROFILE ASSESSMENT

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Your registration includes your own Entrepreneurial Mindset Profile (over $60 v
alue)\, a cutting-edge tool to assess your mindset and help you unlock you
r business potential as an entrepreneur\, employee or professional.

Come join the DNA ladies at Timber for a long-table supper.
We’ll be enjoying a delicious multi-course\, family-style dinner along wit
h a Canadian themed selfie “photo booth” as well as DIY s’mores at the Tim
ber campfire. The dinner is $30/person + tax and tip\, and everyone will b
e responsible for their own tab.

*Are you interest
ed in joining DNA but aren’t yet a member? We’d love for you to come meet
us\, and see if we are a good fit. Please reserve a ticket under “checking
it out”. Or JOIN DNA to become our new
est member! Your $5 reservation fee can be used towards membership dues.
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UN Women are collaborating with Canadian leaders to present an inter
nationally spectacular event and fundraiser for Child Brides. This glamoro
us global event will give you the chance to help this plight by proclaimin
g that you are determined to help put an end to the atrocity and your tick
et purchase will reflect your committment. The evening will be filled with
entertainment\, live music\, poignant moments when we focus on the matter
at hand through the words of victims\, United Nations Diplomats\, and Can
adian Leaders\, You will have the chance to mingle with high-profile guest
s\, and swoon over a special surprise from famed Italian goldsmith and bus
inessman\, Gerardo Sacco\,trusted jewellery designer to El
izabeth Taylor\, Sophia Loren\, and Lady Di. Celebrity chef Ma
rk Brand will serve a Mediterranean feast and Win
e is included. Gold level sponsors are invited to a special VIP wine t
asting and reception at 4pm prior to the event so that they can have a mom
ent with the celebrities\, leaders\, and diplomats along with press and ph
oto ops.

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Why this event?

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Each year
\, 15 million girls are married before the age of 18. That is one every tw
o seconds. There is growing recognition that forced child marriage is a hu
man rights violation and a severe impediment to social and economic develo
pment. This is not just an international crisis\; it’s a North American is
sue as well. Although Canada currently has no domestic legislation specifi
c to child marriage\, various provisions in family\, immigration and crimi
nal laws do address marriage without consent. Families also still send chi
ldren elsewhere to marry at even younger ages. In the United States\, it w
as revealed in a February 2017 report that over 248\,000 children had been
married between 2000 and 2010\, mostly to adult men. Several states – inc
luding Massachusetts – allow children to get married as young as 12 or 13
‘in exceptional circumstances.’ What is the goal? There are lawyers curren
tly working pro bono in North America and in developing countries to close
the loopholes that subject millions of children to lives of forced marria
ge and statutory rape. It will require ample funding to provide resources
for the children\, once the marriages are annulled\, to transition into a
healthy and self-sustainable life\, including education\, job skills\, med
ical care\, and emotional support.

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We hope to secure your support
for this incredible event where we will be showcasing Canada to a Global C
ommunity while both educating and fundraising for large scale change.

At the end of the day\, your customers are what fuel your bu
siness. If they are not your biggest fans\, then it’s time to step back an
d figure out how your business can achieve rock star status. Jen D
eTracey\, one of Canada’s top marketing experts\, talks about how
to get your customers to spend more\, how to avoid the biggest Marketing
mistake ever\, and how to turn your customers into loyal fans.

Let’s celebrate summer with yoga on the beach! DNA will be h
osting a yoga session in partnership with Perfect Hearts Yoga Studio. We’l
l meet at Sunset Beach for a yoga session\, followed by an optional delici
ous brunch at Village (in the West End).

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Price: $
10 for Yoga ($5 will be refunded to members upon showing up). Brunch is on
your own tab.

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Dress Code: Yoga gear! Don’t forge
t to bring sunscreen.

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Please note that this event is weather depen
dent. Should the sun refuse to be agreeable then we’ll cancel yoga (ALL ti
ckets will be 100% refunded) and just meet for brunch at Village in the We
st End (1143 Davie Street). An email will be sent out the morning of June
24th to confirm the event status and rsvp #’s for brunch.

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*Are you
interested in joining DNA but aren’t yet a member? We’d love for you to c
ome meet us\, and see if we are a good fit. Please reserve a ticket under
“checking it out”. Or JOIN DNA to become our newest member!

Have you hit a limit to your success in your business and no
matter how hard you work\, how many seminars or trainings you attend\, yo
u just can’t break beyond this “stuck point?” Or does it feel like you hav
e built a successful business at the expense of your health and relationsh
ips? You’re not alone and there are answers to your dilemma. Felic
ia Searcy\, Premier Results Expert\, will help you break out of t
his cycle of “almost there\,” when it comes to success in all areas of you
r life.

In an effort to RETHINK Canada 150+ The University Women’s C
lub of Vancouver is hosting an event that honours and celebrates the stori
es of Indigenous women leaders. In collaboration with the Raven Institute and PAWN (Professional Aboriginal Women’s Network) we bring you an
evening of storytelling and discussion steeped in traditional flavours tha
t encourages you to connect your heart\, mind\, and hands with other stron
g women in our community. Come hear inspiring leadership stories from Indi
genous women leaders of different generations (speaker details coming soon
!) enjoy refreshments from Raven & Hummingbird Tea Company and Big Heart Bannock Catering\, and engage in an intimate and
interactive experience that explores leadership and how it impacts the nar
rative of our collective future.

Corporate Social Responsibility\, or CSR\, is no longer some
thing that “would be nice” to have in business — it’s mandatory to a compa
ny brand\, its corporate culture and employees\, and how it represents its
elf. While traditionally the role of the HR Representative\, in an era whe
re nothing is secret anymore\, CSR policies that are not being practiced p
roperly or at all are scrutinized by both employees and customers\, result
ing in bad PR. Sandra Nomoto of Conscious PR shares how companies must not onl
y learn what CSR is\, but also what their values are and how they are goin
g to implement them & eventually create impact in the communities they ser
ve.

The Hastings Racecourse is a long-time Vancouver establi
shment (opened in 1889!) but many Vancouverites have never attended. Now i
s your chance. Get ready for some wagering\, socializing\, and networking
over track-side beverages\, in our very own grandstand box seats.

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Dress code: While not mandatory\, large hats/fascinators
and summer dresses are highly encouraged. Gentlemen are encouraged to wear
blazers\, bowties\, and/or top hats.

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Prizes: The
re will be a door prize\, as well as a prize for best dressed.

The film follows five young women over two years as they pi
tch VCs\, build teams\, bring products to market\, fail and start again.
h4>\n

She Started It takes the audience on a global roller coaster ride
from San Francisco to Mississippi\, France and Vietnam. Along the way\, it
weaves in big-picture perspectives from women like investor Joanne Wilson
\; White House CTO Megan Smith\; GoldieBlox CEO Debbie Sterling\; and Ruch
i Sanghvi\, the first female engineer at Facebook. Help us inspire the nex
t generation to dream bigger\, and urge today’s generation to support wome
n entrepreneurs. The screening and discussion to follow are brought to you
by iWIST\, Innovation Island\, The Nanaimo Chamber and VIU Women’s Studie
s

We invite you to join us in “Women in Technology: Attract
ing\, Retaining and Promoting Diverse Talent” to explore strategies fo
r advancing diversity in the technology sector\, critically analyze the cu
lture that has supported a foundation of inequality therein\, and engage i
n multidisciplinary dialogue about the value of creating more space for wo
men and other under-represented groups in technology.

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KEY Present
s: We The Data

Founder\, Turing AI and WeTheData.com\, and
author\, 33 Million People in the Room

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Juliette P
owell is a media entrepreneur\, a consultant and a community catalyst. Dra
wing on a decade of experience in integrated media including TV\, mobile a
nd social media\, Powell identifies the patterns and practices of successf
ul business leaders who bank on social technology\, communications and dat
a to win. Her live commentary on NBC\, CNN\, ABC and BBC and presentations
at institutions like The Economist\, Harvard and MIT emerged from her lif
elong interest in community-building combined with a deep knowledge of the
people\, technologies and business practices at the forefront of connecte
d society. Powell’s consulting services include global strategy and scenar
ios around the future of connective technology and data\, banking\, mobile
\, retail\, and social gaming and are employed by the United Nations\, War
ner Brothers\, the Department of Justice\, Microsoft\, Nokia\, The Red Cro
ss and more. In 2011\, Powell began working with the E-G8\, an extension o
f the G8 summit\, created to inform G8 leaders on the future of the Intern
et and connected society. In 2017\, Juliette joined the IEEE’s working gro
up creating the standards in AI to counter algorithmic bias.

The film follows five young women over two years as they pi
tch VCs\, build teams\, bring products to market\, fail and start again.
h4>\n

She Started It takes the audience on a global roller coaster ride
from San Francisco to Mississippi\, France and Vietnam. Along the way\, it
weaves in big-picture perspectives from women like investor Joanne Wilson
\; White House CTO Megan Smith\; GoldieBlox CEO Debbie Sterling\; and Ruch
i Sanghvi\, the first female engineer at Facebook. Help us inspire the nex
t generation to dream bigger\, and urge today’s generation to support wome
n entrepreneurs. The screening and discussion to follow are brought to you
by The Discovery Foundation\, Purpose Five\, iWIST and Experience Tectori
a.

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Light refreshments provided.

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Included in Experience Tec
toria tickets (ask organizers for code)\,Complimentary for full iWIST memb
ers – your code will be emailed

We invite you to join us in “Women in Technology: Attract
ing\, Retaining and Promoting Diverse Talent” to explore strategies fo
r advancing diversity in the technology sector\, critically analyze the cu
lture that has supported a foundation of inequality therein\, and engage i
n multidisciplinary dialogue about the value of creating more space for wo
men and other under-represented groups in technology.

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Div
ersity 101: The Case for Diversity in Technology

Maria Klawe joined Harvey M
udd from Princeton University after serving 14 years at the University of
British Columbia. Prior to UBC\, Klawe spent eight years with IBM Research
in California and two years at the University of Toronto. She received he
r Ph.D. (1977) and BSc (1973) in mathematics from the University of Albert
a.

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Klawe is a renowned lecturer and has given talks at internation
al conferences\, national symposia\, and colleges across the U.S. and Cana
da about diversity in science\, technology\, engineering\, and mathematics
disciplines and industries\, gender and gaming\, and lessons from her own
career in STEM industry and education.

Join us for a ladies power lunch at Provence Marinaside in Y
aletown. This waterfront restaurant boasts beautiful views of False Creek
and a French inspired menu.

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*Are you interested in joining DNA but
aren’t yet a member? We’d love for you to come meet us\, and see if we ar
e a good fit. Please reserve a ticket under “checking it out”. Or JOIN DNA
to become our newest member! $10 fee good towards membership dues.
p>\n

We invite you to join us in “Women in Technology: Attract
ing\, Retaining and Promoting Diverse Talent” to explore strategies fo
r advancing diversity in the technology sector\, critically analyze the cu
lture that has supported a foundation of inequality therein\, and engage i
n multidisciplinary dialogue about the value of creating more space for wo
men and other under-represented groups in technology.

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Wom
en in Media and Advertising

An award-winning author\, advocate and speaker with 2
5 years of experience on both sides of the microphone\, Shari Graydon foun
ded and currently leads Informed Opinions\, a non-
profit project of Media Action working to amplify women’s voices.

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A former newspaper columnist\, TV producer and commentator for CBC\, she a
lso served as press secretary to a provincial premier\, and as president o
f Media Action (then called MediaWatch). Shari h
as taught communications and presentation skills at Simon Fraser Universit
y\, written speeches for public officials\, and delivered communications a
nd media training to public and private sector organizations across the co
untry.

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Shari received the Governor General’s Award in Commemoratio
n of the Persons’ Case for her advocacy work on behalf of women the follow
ing year\, among other impressive accomplishments.

SCWIST is pleased to
announce our first fundraiser for the Spirit of SCWIST endowment fund. Com
e join us at Steamworks Pub for an evening full of fun\, inspiration and p
rizes.

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\nWith the launch of the new
endowment to support the long term financial stability of SCWIST and our
mission of encouraging\, empowering\, and promoting girls and women in sci
ence\, technology\, engineering and math – we are hosting a fundraiser par
ty.

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Your ticket gets you dinner (
Pulled Pork Sandwich or Veggie Burger) plus an adult drink. Additional dri
nk tickets will be available for purchase. You must be 19+ years of age to
attend this event.

Business is built on connections and relationshi
ps – not texts and emails.

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Inviting someone for coff
ee can create unreal opportunities. If you do it right\, the benefits can
outweigh the ‘extra time’ it will take out of your day. Leave it up to cha
nce\, and all you’ll get is another debit on your coffee card. This engagi
ng and high energy session will provide you with specific tools to “brew”
your business. Cathy Kuzel’s networking intel will help you set yourself
apart from other ‘coffee dates\,’ make the most of your valuable time and
get people talking about you and your business.

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Key takeaw
ays:

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The difference between “instant\,” “decaf” an
d “fully-leaded” coffee meetings

A dynamic speaker\, author and award winning b
usiness expert with a deep knowledge of the art of human connections\, Cat
hy Kuzel is increasingly sought after both nationally and internationally
as an expert on “All Things Small Biz”. Cathy believes that “Knowledge Sha
red is Success Magnified” and has been supporting ambitious entrepreneurs
to communicate their brilliance to increase visibility and profitability.<
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Cathy’s passion and dedication to helping entrepreneurs succeed al
so extends to her current position as Sales Expert at Small Business BC\,
her involvement with the Womens’ Enterprise Centre\, Futurepreneurs\, Juni
or Achievement\, her community. She is also the author of “Are You a C
ollector or a Connector?” and “I’m on the Phone!” her podcast series “Coff
ee with Cathy” and the internationally recognized\, “Daily Espressos – To
Kickstart Your Day.” Her purpose is to help you STAND UP and STAND OU
T in your business. In addition to coaching clients in her private practic
e\, Cathy is also the founder of The Connected Woman Association\, an orga
nization supporting entrepreneurial women that encompasses many industries
\, levels of experience and diverse backgrounds. TCWA has developed a dyna
mic community model that allows women to go “Beyond the Business C
ard”® to build strong personal connections resulting in even stro
nger business alliances – both off line and online.\nwww.theconnectedwoman.com

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Special Additional Workshop: \nWant more on build
ing\, leveraging and influencing your connections? Join Cathy Thursday\, S
ept. 28th at the Whistler Chamber for CONNECT! A workshop that
focuses on tools\, techniques and words to build\, leverage and influence.
\nRegister at: https://connect-workshop-whistler.eventbrite.com

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Ca
ncellation Policy: Payment is non refundable for cancellations made within
3 business days of the event\, or non attendance on the day.\nIf yo
u have registered and paid for an event or training\, you will be automati
cally added to the attendance list.

We invite you to join us in “Women in Technology: Attract
ing\, Retaining and Promoting Diverse Talent” to explore strategies fo
r advancing diversity in the technology sector\, critically analyze the cu
lture that has supported a foundation of inequality therein\, and engage i
n multidisciplinary dialogue about the value of creating more space for wo
men and other under-represented groups in technology.

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Soc
ial Psychological Phenomena

Robert K. and Dal
e J. Weary Chair in Social Psychology\, Ohio State University

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Dr. Steven Spencer is a preeminent scholar of stereotypes and prejudi
ce and their effects on people’s self-concept and academic performance. He
published the pioneering study of stereotype threat on women’s math perfo
rmance in a 1999 article that has been cited over 2\,500 times. Dr. Spence
r has more than a decade of experience at the University of Waterloo resea
rching how implicit biases affect women in math and engineering. Dr. Spenc
er’s more recent experience is in conducting and assessing the overall eff
ectiveness of longitudinal interventions in educational contexts.

Come join the DN
A ladies at Calabash for a family-style Caribbean dinner. We’ll be enjoyin
g jerk chicken\, curries\,\, coconut dumplings\, and more at this eclectic
Gastown hot spot.

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Price: $35+tax/tip (paid at th
e restaurant). To keep things simple\, dinner will be on everyone’s own ta
b. The Eventbrite RSVP fee is only to reserve your place\, and will be ful
ly refunded to your credit card when you show up. It’s just insurance for
our small non-profit\, to make sure we don’t get stuck with your bill if y
ou bail!

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Refundable RSVP: \nMembers:
em>$30 reservation fee (Will be refunded to members upon showing up).\nNon-members: $40 reservation fee\, which includes our $10 chec
king it out fee* ($30 will be refunded upon showing up).

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*Are you
interested in joining DNA but aren’t yet a member? We’d love for you to co
me meet us\, and see if we are a good fit. Please reserve a ticket under “
checking it out”. Or JOIN DNA to become
our newest member! Your $10 non-member fee can be used towards membership
dues.

Are you looking for better ways to monetize your social medi
a activities? Are you struggling to calculate your return on investment (R
OI) for your digital marketing efforts?

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In this workshop\, Rochell
e Grayson will present a variety of digital revenue stream options and dis
cuss how to get more ROI from your social media. She will also review indu
stry-standard formulas that calculate ROI for digital marketing results –
answering questions like\, “How much is a ‘Share’ worth?”

We invite you to join us in “Women in Technology: Attract
ing\, Retaining and Promoting Diverse Talent” to explore strategies fo
r advancing diversity in the technology sector\, critically analyze the cu
lture that has supported a foundation of inequality therein\, and engage i
n multidisciplinary dialogue about the value of creating more space for wo
men and other under-represented groups in technology.

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Gen
der in Research and Product Design

Dr. Cathy O’Neil is the aut
hor of the blog mathbabe.org and several books\, including Weapons of Math Destruction. She was the former Director of the Lede
Program in Data Practices at Columbia University Graduate School of Journa
lism\, Tow Center\, and was employed as the Data Science Consultant at Joh
nson Research Labs.

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O’Neil attended UC Berkeley as an undergraduat
e\, received a Ph.D. in mathematics from Harvard University in 1999\, and
afterward held positions in the mathematics departments of MIT and Barnard
College. She left academia in 2007\, and worked for four years in the fin
ance industry.

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Weapons of Math Destruction was nominated fo
r the 2016 National Book Award for Nonfiction.

We invite you to join us in “Women in Technology: Attract
ing\, Retaining and Promoting Diverse Talent” to explore strategies fo
r advancing diversity in the technology sector\, critically analyze the cu
lture that has supported a foundation of inequality therein\, and engage i
n multidisciplinary dialogue about the value of creating more space for wo
men and other under-represented groups in technology.

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Gen
dered Language

Danielle Gaucher (PhD\,
University of Waterloo) is an Associate Professor of Psychology and Direct
or of the Intergroup Relations and Social Justice Laboratory at the Univer
sity of Winnipeg\, MB\, Canada. She studies how social inequality is maint
ained at individual and institutional levels with the goal of providing in
sight into social change\, redress\, and the re-engagement of member of vu
lnerable groups into the system.

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Dr. Gaucher’s programmes of resea
rch investigate how\, and why\, social inequality is maintained\, examinin
g processes at both individual and institutional levels. Most of Dr. Gauch
er’s research draws upon and extends social psychological theories of legi
timacy\, in particular system justification theory (SJT).

Save the date for the next great leadership conference for w
omen in STEM! Our registration will be ready August 30 and we’ll be postin
g speaker and activity updates on the i
wist website regularly. Early bird pricing is available until October
1.

We invite you to join us in “Women in Technology: Attract
ing\, Retaining and Promoting Diverse Talent” to explore strategies fo
r advancing diversity in the technology sector\, critically analyze the cu
lture that has supported a foundation of inequality therein\, and engage i
n multidisciplinary dialogue about the value of creating more space for wo
men and other under-represented groups in technology.

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Wom
en as Leaders and Innovators

Jo founded Be Leaderly after meeting too many women with leadershi
p potential that outshone their current positions. In her day job\, Jo is
CEO of Women’s Leadership Coaching\, Inc.\, and creator of the Women’s Lea
dership Coaching® system\, a roadmap for women who want to break into lead
ership. She created the Women’s Leadership Coaching® system after intervie
wing more than 1\,000 women and recognizing a common set of challenges enc
ountered by women wanting to advance their careers – especially in industr
ies long considered “a man’s world\,” such as technology\, finance\, and e
nergy. She now delivers more than 60 speaking presentations annually to au
diences of up to 1\,200 women and has traveled widely in Europe\, North Am
erica\, Asia Pacific\, and the Middle East to deliver keynotes and teach w
orkshops for women’s conferences\, women’s professional associations\, and
Fortune 1000 corporate women’s initiatives.

The
National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women was named by the Federal Government to remember the 14 young women who
se lives ended in an act of gender-based violence that shocked the nation
in 1989 at L’ecole Polytechnique Technical School in Montreal. Today it re
presents an opportunity for Canadians to reflect on actions to end violenc
e against women\, especially the most vulnerable in our society.

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T
he UWCV has long advocated for action to address sexual exploitation inclu
ding prostitution which is a form of gender-based violence. Join us for a
conversation with special guest Sgt. Kristi Kurtz from the RCMP’s Missing
Persons Centre whose experience dealing with cases of trafficking and the
sexual abuse of young girls will help us develop answers for how best to s
top this type of human rights violation.

Join us for an inspiring evening with Rumana Monzur\, the articled studen
t\, Fulbright Scholar\, and UBC graduate who was blinded and nearly killed
by her husband in 2011 for daring to continue her education and defy cult
ural norms. Come hear how she fought for justice and continues to lead the
way for victims of domestic abuse. This signature event is hosted regular
ly by The University Women’s Club of Vancouver to showcase and honour a wo
man of distinction who has contributed to the advancement of women. Option
al dinner available – see our website for more details!

Our community of Canada’s Most Powerful Women: Top 100 Award
Winners now numbers 1\,005 amazing women who together\, affirm the power
and potential of women across the country. This year\, we celebrate and we
lcome the 2017 Award Winners\, who have shown resilience\, rallied others\
, overturned obstacles\, and paved a path for the next generation. Collect
ively\, they continue to create a better professional and societal landsca
pe for all of us. And that deserves a celebration!

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Join us for our
Awards Luncheon where we will be honouring the powerful\, prestigious Win
ners from British Columbia who are proven achievers in the private\, publi
c and not-for-profit sectors.

Do you ever find yourself thinking or feeling “I would love
to do that but ”…”?

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Join us on January 30 for this FREE webinar an
d Walk away from this session ready to reclaim your personal power! Find t
he truth behind your thoughts and explore how to break down barriers and a
chieve your life-changing goals. Uncover what is blocking you from actuall
y doing what you say you want to do and embrace the shift to accountabilit
y and action in all aspects of your life!

Y
ou know when you reach the end of your day and you feel like that day just
‘happened’ to you? Most of us go through our day without consciously thin
king as to what we would like to receive from our day. Deliberate intentio
n setting can make all the difference in your day and ultimately in achiev
ing your goals and dreams.

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Let’s face it\, when it comes to resolu
tions\, most of us bend/break them within a few weeks. Intentions are not
those “do or die” resolutions or goals\; they focus on the big picture. Do
n’t set yourself up for failure by making super specific resolutions\, ins
tead\, make your intentions part of an overall mindset.

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Would you
like to learn how to set powerful intentions? And then transfer those inte
ntions to a vision board to remind you thoughout the year? Everything that
happens in our world starts with our intention. It’s the creative power p
ut forth by you that fulfills your desires in every area of your life\, in
cluding money\, relationship\, spirituality and love. We really DO have mo
re control over our destiny than we might think.

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Join us as we lea
rn how to set powerful intentions and create our vision for 2018.

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Please bring magazines and scissors. All other materials and refreshments
are provided..

Privacy is all aro
und us. What does Yahoo\, Equifax and Heathrow Airport have in common?
They could have managed privacy a bit better. Did you know that the cost
of a data breach in Canada was $278 per record in 2016? Are you aware that
there has been a 2\,500% increase in sales of ransomware just in 2017?

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In a hyper connected world where data insight gives organizations a
competitive edge\, the risks of managing and safeguarding that data – spec
ifically personal data – have increased exponentially. How then\, as busin
ess management professionals\, can we influence the importance of privacy
and security management while at the same time we become enablers of innov
ative business models?

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Join us for this event where we will explor
e the opportunities that lie ahead in terms of increasing trust\, reputati
on and brand exposure through the compliant management of Private informat
ion.

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About the speaker\,
Ale Brown MBA\, CIPT:

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Ale started her career as an IT profes
sional working for large corporations such as Procter & Gamble and Johnson
& Johnson. She also ventured into the entrepreneurial world working for b
outique consulting firms when she moved to Vancouver. Her specialties at t
he time were the implementation and management of ERP systems and Customer
Relationship Management (CRM) strategies.

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During her last corpora
te job with J&J\, she partnered with various commercial groups in the orga
nization\, providing IT solutions in the area of Sales Force Effectiveness
and Digital Marketing. This is when she was thoroughly exposed to the wor
ld of Privacy management.

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She founded Kirke Management Consulting
in 2014\, with the goal to help organizations excel in their busine
ss objectives by finding opportunities for growth\, while at the same time
managing risks that could prevent their success.

Learn common styles and approaches to negoti
ation as well as negotiation tactics and how best to use them to your adva
ntage. Discuss when and how to share information\, consider strategies on
offers and counteroffers\, and learn about interests-based negotiation and
BATNAs. We will also consider ethics in negotiation and when\, if ever\,
it is effective to “bluff”. Being able to negotiate well can have a key im
pact not only on business negotiations but on your personal life and caree
r. Bring your questions for an active discussion at the end.

There i
s a connection between leadership and communication. Join us for a unique
fireside chat with Diana Pavloska of the Humphrey Group and Janina Heuser
\, Client Service Director of Robert Half Management Resources\, who will
share experiences and practical tips and techniques for improving your lan
guage and leadership identity.

Even if you use a bookkeeper and/or accountant\, YOU
CAN (and should) understand the financial side of your business – we prom
ise it’s not as scary as it sounds!

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This introductory wor
kshop takes you through practical exercises to help you understand the typ
e of information financial statements provide and why they are important.
Knowing how to get started and keeping score on the health and performance
of your business means understanding accounting basics and taking advanta
ge of tax opportunities.

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In this course\, you will discuss the dif
ferent types of financial statements and how they reflect the health of yo
ur business. Whether your financial planning involves managing your invent
ory\, pricing your product or service\, optimizing your expenses\, or mana
ging your working capital\, this workshop will help you make confident dec
isions and ensure yours is a success story!

Kath has over 15 y
ears of business experience in the banking and non-profit sectors\, and sh
e has been working with Women’s Enterprise Centre since 2010. She received
her MBA from the UBC Sauder School of Business in 2005\, and her CMA desi
gnation in 2008.\nWomen’s Enterprise Centre is the leadi
ng business resource centre for women entrepreneurs in BC\, providing busi
ness loans\, skills training\, mentoring\, advice and resources from its t
hree offices in Kelowna\, Vancouver and Victoria.

Women and girls in developing countries walk an average of s
ix kilometers every day to collect essentials such as water and food for t
heir families\, leaving little time to go to school or earn money.

\nCARE is working to change that. And you can too.\n

CARE’s Walk In
Her Shoes challenge is a global movement that gives you an opportunity to
show your solidarity with women and girls in developing countries – all w
hile raising critical funds to help them lift themselves out of poverty.
p>\n

Join hundreds of other participants in Vancouver at Creekside Commu
nity Centre on March 4\, in celebration of International Women’s Day\, to
take 10\,000 steps (approx. 7km) together in solidarity with women and gir
ls.

What business owner d
oesn’t want to develop a big\, bold brand for their business? A brand that
stands far out from the competition\; develops raving fans who refer idea
l clients\; establishes a great company culture and attracts top talent.
p>\n

Unfortunately\, the majority of businesses are failing to tap into
the full potential of their brand\, that means their only harnessing 5% of
their brand’s potential. The problem isn’t a lack of desire or willingnes
s to invest in their brand\, it’s that they’re investing in the wrong thin
gs.

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By looking at brand differently\, adapting and investing in th
e right elements any business can build a Big Bold Brand TM
to unleash the untapped 95%. Come discover the new world view on b
rand with Karley Cunningham\, Big Thinker & Creative Strategist and learn
what you can do right away to accelerate your business.

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About our speaker\, Karley Cunning
ham:

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With 20+ years of experience in branding\, mar
keting and visual communications\, Karley helps business owners unleash th
e untapped power of brand to accelerate their business growth and success.

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She is the Founder\, Big Thinker & Creative Stra
tegist at Big Bold
Brand Inc.\, has written for well-respected publications\, is a sought
after speaker and mentor for several national and international business
organizations.

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As a former pro athlete\, Karley i
s performance driven. An avid mountain biker\, she is a two time finisher
of the BC Bike Race\, a seven day\, 325 km\, mountain bike stage race. Whe
n not focusing on the business or expanding her network\, she can be found
challenging herself\, on the single-track trails of the Pacific Northwest
either on her bike or running.

How to Survive and Thrive in Your Chosen Science and
Technology Career?

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The Society for Canadian Women in Sci
ence and Technology (SCWIST) and Science World are proud to present the an
nual Wonder Women Networking Evening. Participants meet amazing women with
careers in science and engineering and learn more about their pathways. T
his event will be held under the geodesic dome and is a joint venture betw
een Science World and SCWIST.

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The Wonder Women Networking Evening
is for everyone who identifies as a woman in STEM (Science\, Technology\,
Engineering\, and Math)\, interested in learning where your degree can tak
e you. Undergraduate and graduate students will find the event particularl
y relevant. We also invite postdoctoral researchers and working profession
als to sharpen your networking skills and connect with women who are as pa
ssionate about science\, technology\, and engineering as you are!

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Join us for a lively evening of networking\, food\, and fun. Make new frie
nds and find a mentor!

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Entrance includes:

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•Light dinner (pizza & salad with juice or bring you own waterbottle!)

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•A chance to learn from more than 30 local women with careers in STE
M

Celebrate International Women’s Day (IWD)
with three women who are on a mission to achieve gender equality in BC!
p>\n

On March 8\, Women’s En
terprise Centre is hosting a timely dialogue unpacking what feminism m
eans in 2018 and the status of gender equality in BC today. We want to uni
te all regions of our province to rally for progress as part of the push f
or gender equality around the world.

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Last year\, ‘feminism’ was de
clared Word of the Year by Merriam-Webster. And this year\, the Canadian t
heme for IWD is #MyFeminism. Ou
r panelists will explore this hot topic in an accessible dialogue that wil
l educate and inspire you to take action.

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Fiona Macfarlane is EY’s
Chief Inclusiveness Officer\, an external role where she spreads the mess
age about how diversity and inclusion in the workforce are important for t
he health of all businesses. Jill Earthy and Lois Nahirney are two advocat
es who have tirelessly led the WE FOR SHE movement in BC since it started in 2014.

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You’ll learn the four P’s of parity so you can improve your own c
ommunity:

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Problem – The gender gap and som
e stats that may surprise you

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Progress – Our ac
hievements in BC as a leader in gender equality

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Plan – Actions you can take in your own life\, business and community

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Praise – Examples of successful diversity programs
and what you can learn from them

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Join this free Equality
Matters dialogue by calling in from anywhere in BC and invite a friend. Me
n are welcome – everyone needs to be part of the conversation!

HR is an important department in any mid-to-large size compa
ny. As the experts on the people side of the business\, HR can be an excel
lent tool to help you advance your career. The key is understanding when a
nd how to use this relationship to your advantage. Employee relationships
with HR can be complex. In theory\, they’re there to help your company get
as much potential out of its people as possible (which is amazing for you
)\, but they also have a strong incentive to protect the company’s bottom
line an interests (which may not always be amazing for you). So how do you
tell when (and how) to use your HR department to your advantage\, and whe
n to rely on other avenues?

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This talk will focus on giving you an
insider look into how HR works. We’ll cover:

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What the heck
does HR do?

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What are HR’s Priorities?

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Assessing your H
R culture

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The myth of confidentiality

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The goal o
f this talk is to help give you the tools to partner with HR to create the
outcomes you’re looking for in your career.

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This workshop is faci
litated by Martha Carscadden\, an HR Manager at Vancouver’s own ACL Servic
es.

Why Capable People Suffer from Impostor Syndrome and
How to Thrive in Spite of It

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Dr. Valerie Young (imposter
syndrome.com) will be joining us for an interactive workshop on how to dea
l with Imposter Syndrome and we’ll take some time to mingle and network as
well.

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So\, you may be asking\, what’s imposter syndrome a
nd do I have it?\nHere’s the Imposter Syndrome Quiz from im
postersyndrome.com:

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Do you chalk your success up to luck\,
timing\, or computer error?

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Do you believe “If I can do it\, any
body can”?

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Do you agonize over even the smallest flaws in your w
ork?

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Are you crushed by even constructive criticism\, seeing it
as evidence of your “ineptness?”

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When you do succeed\, do you se
cretly feel like you fooled them again?

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Do you worry that it’s j
ust a matter of time before you’re “found out?”

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If
so join the club!

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Millions of people around the world fr
om CEOs to Ph.D.s\, to Academy Award Winning actors secretly believe they’
re not as bright or capable as everyone “thinks” they are. It’s called the
impostor syndrome — or the impostor phenomenon as it is more accurately k
nown in the world of psychology.

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At this event\, Valerie will help
us all get a handle on these tricky thoughts that get in the way of enjoy
ing our successes!

Getting your business noticed online and finding your
customers can be overwhelming with all the digital marketing options avai
lable.\nSave time\, money and frustration by getting focused on your
objectives\, making strategic decisions\, and learning some of the best a
pproaches to connect with people online and begin to build relationships.<
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Creating online connections will boost your confidence and your bu
siness’s credibility. Reviews\, Links\, Comments\, and other types of post
s all add up to a positive online presence and ultimately\, growth for you
r business!

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How to Create A Strong Online Presence & Get Fo
und

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Which Social Media Platforms are Right For Your Business

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Why Facebook Advertising is So Powerful

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What Your Marketi
ng Objective Should Be Even Before Sales!

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When to Use a Content
Calendar

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How to Engage Your Audience

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Learn What’s Work
ing for You!

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Speaker Bio:

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Lorelei Fiset BA\, ABC
has a track record of award-winning success in delivering successful commu
nications programs. Lorelei is an accredited business communicator with o
ver 30 years’ experience in communications\, promotion\, media relations\,
and marketing in the private\, public and not-for-profit sectors.

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Lorelei holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree with Distinction from the Univers
ity of Calgary and training certificates in qualitative research and focus
group design from York University. She also has a diploma in broadcast c
ommunications and is a Certified Retirement Coach.

We are on a crusade to help “One Million Women Entrepreneurs
Each Achieve One Million Dollars in Annual Revenue”. Join Sandra Yancey\,
#1 Best Selling Author\, Movie Producer\, and the Founder & CEO of eWomen
Network\, live as she unveils her powerful R.I.S.E. formula for achieving
success. Sandra is an international award winning business and life transf
ormation expert with a 20 year legacy of inspiring women and coaching them
to breakthrough limiting beliefs. She is a positive force that walks her
talk and teaches you how to thrive in spite of doubts\, fears and crisis.<
/p>\n

Join us and experience authentic networking connections that lead
to transactions. Gain access to a full range of the latest and smartest bu
siness information\, resources and tools.

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Discover the keys
to unleashing your ability to make millions.

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Learn
immediate\, tangible\, breakthrough strategies that will forever change h
ow you see and operate your business and life.

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Experience Sandra
Yancey Live and be moved to your next level.

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The “RISE
2018 Women’s Success Summit” will help you move farther and faster than y
ou could ever do alone!

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You have what it takes\, you will be a
success\, and this is your open-door opportunity!

Join us on Wednesday\, March 14 at Eaglequest Golf Course in
Surrey to hear the inspiring stories of Tracy Bell\, Yvonne Hogenes and H
anne Madsen. Through a moderated panel discussion\, you’ll hear their pers
onal and professional journeys of leadership\, entrepreneurship and succes
s.

This FREE webinar will provid
e an overview of best practices for new business owners\, including tips f
or incorporating your business and deciding on a corporate structure\, dev
eloping key corporate documents\, navigating raising capital\, and handlin
g certain employment and tax issues.

Research shows
that women are held to higher standards in their work leading up to promo
tions. While career progression requires high-quality work\, the stringent
standards women must meet to be considered for promotion can lead to perf
ectionist behaviour. This very behaviour is then often identified as showi
ng lack of leadership acumen\, creating a career-stalling catch-22 for amb
itious women.

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This talk aims to give women a look a
t how their working lives are affected by the complex forces surrounding p
romotions\, quality work\, perfectionism\, and risk. We’ll cover:

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What perfectionism is & how it shows up in your work

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The relationship between risk\, perfectionism & gender

\nHow ambitious women subtly undermine their own career progress\n

What’s really at play when our careers stall — and what to do next

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The goal of this talk is to help you get at the d
eeper reasons for your career-limiting behaviours so you can keep your car
eer moving forward.

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About our speaker\, Holly Burton:

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<
a href='http://www.hollyburton.ca/'>Holly is a leadership coach for wo
men in male-dominated industries. She works one-on-one with ambitious wome
n to help them lead\, get promoted\, and create the careers they actually
want in industries they love.

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As a mining engineer
for the first ten years of her career\, Holly was exposed to one of the mo
st male-dominated spaces — just 17% female. She uses the unique perspecti
ve she gained as a woman in mining\, alongside her obsessive nerdiness for
all things feminism\, leadership\, and career to help women create the wo
rking world they deserve while they wait for the rest of society to catch
up.

How do I start? What should I be tracking? Who should I talk
to? What tax forms do I need to file?

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You know your business but
do you know the behind the scenes accounting and tax considerations? How s
hould your company be set up or how you should look after the tax returns
to report the necessary information to Canada Revenue Agency?

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Thes
e are all questions that need to be considered as you start out\, and Jenn
ifer has some answers for you. Join us for a crash course in the start up
of your business.

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You will leave with a greater understanding of y
our accounting needs\, personal tax\, sole proprietorship and corporations
.

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Speaker Bio

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Jennifer has been in accoun
ting since 1999 and has worked in a variety of roles\, including accountan
t\, Director of Finance and Tax Accountant. She is currently Manager in a
national public practice (BDO Canada LLP). Jennifer looks to provide her e
xpertise to a group of clients in the Okanagan\, BC\, Canada area\, and ho
pes she can help them grow their businesses. She has access to Canada’s to
p expertise in topics including tax\, valuation\, bookkeeping and more. In
particular\, Jennifer is a strong believer in the power and equality of w
omen and calls it a privilege to help others grow.

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In her free tim
e\, Jennifer enjoys time with her husband and kids and participate in tria
thlons.

Business awards – Have you been nominated but weren’t sure how to lev
erage the opportunity? Have you ever considered nominating yourself but la
cked the confidence to do so? Have you been overwhelmed with the requireme
nts of a nomination package and didn’t know if it was the right time for y
our company?

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Attend this FREE session presented by Women’s Enterpri
se Centre and learn how being nominated or nominating yourself for awa
rds can be a unique marketing opportunity for your business!

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Durin
g this Mentor Advisory Forum\, you will:

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Discover how you c
an use an award nomination to benefit your business.

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Identify wa
ys you can write a winning nomination by choosing the right award category
and engaging people to help you.

Leaders have a powerful effect on how engaged their organiza
tion and team will ultimately be. They can help create an environment in w
hich people will choose to be engaged\, rather than cynical or indifferent
. Come and learn from our experienced panel how to make your team feel eng
aged\, appreciated and recognized\, and the importance of having this dyna
mic in your team.

The PE
AK Awards\, AWF’s flagship event\, is a unique event in Vancouver bringing
B.C.’s finance community together for a night to celebrate the achievemen
ts of five professionals whose commitment\, passion and results have contr
ibuted to the advancement of women in finance.

When l
eaders are left to toil over technical fixes searching for answers that ar
en’t readily available\, the management of an organization’s environment c
an suffer. Adaptive Leadership is about taking a step back from the surfac
e problems to define underlying values\, diagnose competing perspectives\,
and unpack systemic underlying issues.

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In
this interactive session\, Adel Gamar from the Sauder School of Business will uncover how adaptive leadershi
p can help individuals and organizations learn anew and thrive in competit
ive professional environments.

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The Adaptive
Leadership framework is a practical toolkit that helps leaders and organiz
ations adapt and thrive in complex environments. At its core\, the framewo
rk assists in providing leaders the insights and resilience to become more
effective leaders by engaging others in challenging work\, particularly w
hen facing complex systemic problems. It builds capacity within organizati
ons by looking beyond technical challenges — asking deeper questions and m
obilizing people to do adaptive work.

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Join u
s to discuss the premise that leadership is an activity\, not a person\, a
nd that leadership can be exercised by anyone\, whatever their role inside
or outside of an organization.

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Abou
t our speaker\, Adel Gamar:

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p>In conjunction with UBC’s Sauder School of Business\, the Professi
onal Women’s Network is pleased to welcome Adel Gamar as our next speaker.
Adel is CEO and cofounder of Gamar Leadership Group Ltd.\, a boutique firm that specialize
s in adaptive leadership\, strategy and change management. For the past 15
years\, Adel has advised and coached senior leaders of Fortune 500 compan
ies\, higher education\, nonprofit organizations and governments throughou
t the world. He served as Education Specialist at UNESCO and Policy Fellow
at Harvard Law School. While at Harvard\, Adel taught adaptive leadership
and co-facilitated the Think Tank on Global Education: Empowering Glo
bal Citizens. He serves on the Douglas College Board of Governors and
the Coquitlam Foundation Board of Directors.\n

A native of M
etro Vancouver\, Adel holds an MPA from the Harvard Kennedy School of Busi
ness and a B.Ed. from the University of Calgary.

On May 28\, Women’s Enterprise Centre presents Mindset Mastery 2.0
to improve your self-confidence and drive your business success by he
lping you negotiate more effectively.

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Building on our 2017 Entrepr
eneurial Mindset event and the WE FOR SHE Call to Action\, we want to equi
p you with new techniques to take your mindset to the next level and conne
ct with like-minded professionals to reinforce your learning.

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So w
e’re bringing world-renowned impostor syndrome expert Dr. Valerie Young ba
ck to Vancouver to share new insights AND introducing a new workshop with
negotiation expert Carrie Gallant.

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You may think confidence is a p
ersonal matter\, but self-doubt can negatively impact your business by:

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Holding you back from pursuing opportunities and taking reaso
nable risks

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Procrastinating on important initiatives to start or
grow the business

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Over-preparing and over-working

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Foc
using on failures and mistakes instead of overcoming them

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At Min
dset Mastery 2.0\, you will gain confidence to help you believe in you
r ability to lead your organization\, and create win-wins in your negotiat
ions!

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Program Highlights

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Your registratio
n includes networking and two interactive workshops:

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Grow Your Confidence to Grow Your Business\, facilitated by Dr. Valerie
Young\nLearn about the high cost of self-doubt to your bott
om line and gain three immediately useable steps to interrupt needless sel
f-doubt and achieve the confidence to start or grow your business.

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li>Negotiate Naturally: Tips for Women Entrepreneurs\, facilitated
by Carrie Gallant J.D.\, Gallant Solutions Inc.\nIncrease
your confidence and understanding of negotiation so you can get more of wh
at you really want!\n

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Tickets: $85\, includ
es both workshops\, snacks and refreshments

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Early bird bon
us: Register before May 10 and you’ll get 50% off our Build Your Business webinar series!\nNote: A promo
code to purchase the series at half price will be emailed to you after yo
ur ticket purchase.

Gain skills in leadership\, marketing\, sales\, and more! Th
e Build Your Business 5 Part Webinar Series is designed to provide invalua
ble training for small business owners who want to focus on the essential
skills required to operate a successful business.

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Sign up for this
series and learn skills and strategies that will help you build your busi
ness in a way that works for YOU!

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2018 Spring Series Details

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Join us for this popular 5-session webinar series starting on May 30\
, 2018! This session is open to both male and female entrepreneurs and inc
ludes downloadable workbooks for each session.

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Date
s: May 30 | June 6\, 13\, 20 & 27

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Times: All sessions are from 12pm to 1 pm

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Cost: $10
0 for the series (Best Value)\; or choose your session(s) for $25 each

Leaders come from all walks of life\, and they create busine
sses and communities through their actions. Every action a person takes\,
every conversation they have moves them ahead as a leader. In this worksho
p\, participants will learn about their unique leadership style and learn
how to improve on the strengths they already have—even if they don’t think
they’re a leader! Leadership is much more than a “to-do” list\; effective
leadership is an art and a science and\, most importantly\, it can be lea
rned. It can be improved through skills\, practice and self-knowledge.

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At the end of the workshop\, participants will have their unique answ
ers to these questions:

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What are the strengths and weakness
es of my communication style?

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How do I manage change\, transitio
n and transformation in my business? In my life?

Even if you use a bookkeeper and/or accountant\, it is imper
ative that you understand the financial side of your business. This introd
uctory-level webinar takes you through practical exercises to help you und
erstand the type of information financial statements provide.

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At t
he end of this workshop you will be able to:

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Describe the c
onnection between your personal finances and your business

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Expla
in the key categories on the Balance Sheet

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Discuss the importanc
e of the Income Statement

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Give examples of the difference betwee
n the Cash Flow Statement and Income Statement

This workshop is for any business owner\, whether experience
d or novice\, who needs to kick-start their sales strategy. You will look
at your sales practices and how your daily activities impact overall resul
ts.

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This webinar will help you:

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Identify the most e
ffective networking activities for you

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Determine which activitie
s you need to focus your time and resources on

Learn the Six Keys to Marketing Success and maximize the opp
ortunity to gain exposure for your business and increase sales. One of the
challenges of owning a small business is to know how to market effectivel
y on a tight budget. Join us for this interactive webinar and learn how to
integrate the six keys to marketing into your business.

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After thi
s workshop you will:

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Understand the six key marketing conce
pts

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Determine the best ways to ensure that your marketing dollar
s and efforts are properly targeted to attract the customers you want for
your business.

Are you looking for new direction in your business? Are you
feeling like your business is pulling you in multiple directions? Do you w
onder whether you need to return to your initial business vision? Are you
frustrated by wasted time and energy due to conflicting priorities? If any
of these resonate with you\, this workshop is for you!

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In this st
rategic planning workshop we will help you separate valuable business stra
tegies from the clutter using a straightforward\, practical tool that will
help clear your path to success.

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In this workshop participants wi
ll:

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Identify their strengths\, weaknesses\, opportunities a
nd threats

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Learn how to use those strengths to create strategies
to reach their business vision

Hiring new talent is a big part of being a business leader – and doin
g it right is critical to your business growth and success. In this free M
entor Advisory Forum you’ll learn tips and techniques to help you find\, a
ttract and retain a winning team so you can free yourself up to work o
n the business and not in it.

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Join facilitator Dawn
McCooey\, author of the bestselling book Keeping Good Employees on Boa
rd: Employee Retention Strategies to Navigate Any Economic Storm for
a lively forum about how you can recruit the best employees in this challe
nging labour market.

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You’ll hear some stories from the trenches an
d gain expert advice that will help guide you on your next recruiting adve
nture.

But what does it mean to be a mentor? – are you qualified? – ar
e you ready? – are you even interested?

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If you’re considering beco
ming a mentor\, either with Women’s Enterprise Centre or in an informal se
tting\, then join us on August 22 for an interactive teleconference with a
panel of women from both sides of the mentoring relationship. They’ll sha
re their experiences\, tips and inspirational stories so you can decide if
you’re ready to be a Mentor.

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Plus\, they’ll answer some common qu
estions\, including:

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What kind of skills and experience do
I need to become a Mentor?

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What makes a good mentoring relations
hip?

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What’s in it for me?

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Join us on August 22 t
o ask your own questions of our experienced mentors and find out if becomi
ng a mentor is right for you.

One of the keys to your success as a business ow
ner is your ability to interpret your business’s financial statements – we
promise it’s not as scary as it sounds!

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Your produc
t or service may be exceptional\, but effective management of your cash an
d finances is essential to your business’s survival. This workshop will he
lp business owners understand basic financial principles that must be appl
ied to business decision-making on a daily basis. By the end of the worksh
op you will be able to speak more confidently to your accountant and banke
r about your financial statements.

Kath has over 15 years of business experience in the banking and non
-profit sectors\, and she has been working with Women’s Enterprise Centre
since 2010. She received her MBA from the UBC Sauder School of Business in
2005\, and her CMA designation in 2008.

The Canadian government spends over $16B on goods and servic
es every year\, and if you provide professional services\, you might be ab
le to get a piece of the pie.

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We’ve partnered with the Office of S
mall and Medium Enterprises for an interactive webinar to help you find an
d bid on opportunities to sell your professional services to the governmen
t. They buy over 15\,000 types of goods and services\, including communica
tions and printing\, research\, training\, consulting\, maintenance\, cons
truction\, engineering and more!

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In this webinar\, you’ll learn:
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How to register your business in the Centralized Professiona
l Services System (CPSS)

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How the Government purchases services\,
and uses standing offers and supply arrangements

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Which procurem
ent tools a Government of Canada buyer may use for purchasing professional
services\, such as: ProServices\, Learning Services\, Translation and Int
erpretation Services\, Temporary Help Services and the SELECT database

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Join us on September 19 to get your questions answered from a
n expert in federal procurement.

Here’s the deal – if you have a brain\, you have unco
nscious bias. And that bias can be a stumbling block to being an inclusive
leader\, because it causes you to make assumptions and jump to conclusion
s without thinking.

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The good news is\, you can help your mind make
better decisions by being mindful of the symbols\, role models and langua
ge you choose every day. In this session\, you’ll learn how to recognize a
nd overcome your own “unconscious bias” so you can embrace diversity to gr
ow your business.

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By the end of this session you will:

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Understand what unconscious bias is and how it shows up in your daily
life to influence your behaviour

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Recognize the importance of res
isting and overcoming unconscious bias to create an environment that is in
novative and productive

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Learn key behaviours of inclusive leader
s and commit to your own action plan for change

“It will be the women in Canada that lead the reconciliation
movement in our communities.”

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Canada has been embarking on a reco
nciliation journey for several years now with varying success. Chastity Da
vis\, our special guest speaker and one of the co-founders and co-chairs o
f the Professional Aboriginal Women’s Network\, believes it will be the wo
men that lead the reconciliation movement in Canada. Chastity will speak t
o the importance of both Indigenous women’s leadership and ally-ship.

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Please join us for this special joint meeting of the Professional Wom
en’s Network and the Professional Aboriginal Women’s Network to kick off o
ur 2018/2019 season.

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All proceeds from this special event will be
donated to the Michelle Pockey Leadership Award. Michelle founded the PWN
twenty years ago and co-founded the PAWN shortly before her passing from c
ancer in 2016. Michelle was a prominent lawyer and community activist who
dedicated herself to making a positive difference in the world – from ener
gy\, mining\, environmental and Indigenous issues to increasing the econom
ic success and impact of women. Michelle worked tirelessly for 20 years ad
vancing women in business\, law\, First Nations and no-traditional sectors
.

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To help support Michelle’s legacy and advance other women along
their leadership journeys\, Business in Vancouver and Minerva BC have part
nered to recognize this exceptional female leader through the creation of
the Michelle Pockey Leadership Award. This Award will give first priority
to Indigenous women and single parents\, and second priority to women purs
uing law\, justice\, Indigenous or environmental studies. The Award is int
ended to support the successful nominee’s tuition\, housing or childcare i
n the pursuit of post-secondary education or entrepreneurship.

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For
more information on the Michelle Pockey Leadership Award\, to make a dona
tion or to apply for the award\, please visit www.biv.com/leadership-award.

One of the keys to business success is an ability to in
terpret financial statements. In fact\, a primary cause of business failur
e is poor financial management\, including the misinterpretation of financ
ial statements and inappropriate action taken as a result.

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This wo
rkshop will help business owners understand basic financial principles tha
t must be applied to business decision-making on a daily basis. Workshop m
aterial covers the functions of\, and how to interpret\, cash flow managem
ent\, credit and collections\, the cost/profit/volume relationship\, and b
usiness ratios. By the end of the workshop\, entrepreneurs will be able to
speak more confidently to their accountant and banker about their financi
al statements.

Negotiation is one of the most valuable skills you can
develop\, because you use it in every aspect of your life. While some of u
s are natural born negotiators\, most of us would like to feel more confid
ent going in to important negotiation meetings.

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When you re-frame
negotiation as an opportunity for all sides to prosper\, everyone wins! In
this session\, you’ll acquire the skills to negotiate effectively\, prese
rve your integrity and learn how to be yourself to get what you really wan
t.

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This session will help you:

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Recognize the import
ance of negotiating for women entrepreneurs

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Avoid common negotia
tion mistakes that limit your business and financial rewards

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Ide
ntify three opportunities where stronger negotiation will benefit you and
your business

On October 11t
h\, join Aimee and I to chat about investment options\, money mindset and
what does good debt mean.

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Speakers:\nAimee Sehwoerer\, Inves
tment Specialist\, RBC

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After founding a worldwide Marketing Consul
ting firm\, Aimee joined the Financial Industry in 2014. She is a well-kno
wn mentor and advocate for financial literacy\, featured in magazines\, pa
nels and television.\nShe is passionate in helping clients achieve t
heir financial goals through various areas of financial planning. She buil
ds and maintains strong relationships by delivering short and long term qu
ality sound advice on investment\, debt and estate planning issues that we
face today\, for Canadian families and growing businesses.\nAimee i
s an entrepreneur and civil rights advocate\, who is passionate about fina
ncial education\, volunteer\, inclusion at the workplace and adventures!
p>\n

Manpreet Dhillon\, CEO/Founder\, veza\nManpreet loves money a
s a Heal Your Money Story Coach\, a Certified Personal and Business Coach\
, and a Human Resources Professional with a Masters in Organizational Mana
gement. She brings over 15 years of leadership and community development e
xpertise to the table and her experience spans program development and str
ategy implementation\, governance and organizational management\, small &
medium business consulting\, and much more.

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As sought-after consul
tant\, coach and workshop facilitator\, Manpreet has provided leadership\,
HR and diversity training and strategy for clients like the UN affiliate:
Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons\, City of Vancouver\
, University of British Columbia\, Blenz Coffee\, 7-Eleven\, Terramera\, a
s well as a host of tech and biotech companies\, Canadian political partie
s\, and non-profit organizations.

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A long time entrepreneur and adv
ocate for the equality of women of cultural backgrounds\, Manpreet is also
a current Board Member of the British Columbia Institute of Technology Al
umni Board of Directors\, past Board Member of Royal Roads University\, an
d has served on various arts and health boards. Her service to her communi
ty is part of her personal mission and dedication to use her leadership sk
ills to serve her local and global community. With experience in cross-cul
tural expertise\, international and in diversity background\, she understa
nds the navigation of creating mutually beneficial partnerships and relati
onships.

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Manpreet is a contributing author to Chicken Soup for the
Soul and a contributing author to the best selling Amazon book—365 Days t
o the Soul. She calls Vancouver\, Canada her home but can be found off exp
loring the global community at any given time

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veza\nFounded
to address the diversity gap and to foster inclusion around the boardroom
table\, Veza\nCommunity offers enriching personal and professional d
evelopment opportunities that train and\nmentor female leaders of cu
ltural backgrounds to speak up with confidence and\ncontribute their
unique vantage point and expertise in order create positive change in the
\nentrepreneurial\, not-for-profit\, government and corporate sector
s they serve.

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The mandate of the organization is inherent in its’
name— Veza. The Croatian word for\nCONNECTION.

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Veza connects
women with their individual desires and greatest talents. It also connect
s them\nwith peers who are on a similar leadership journey. With mis
sion trips\, retreats\, online courses\, masterminds\, and coaching progra
ms\, Veza Community members are offered a safe space to cultivate lasting
relationships and to enhance their skills so that they can impact the worl
d.

When a business owner is asked about their marketing s
trategy\, too many think about direct mail campaigns\, newspaper ads or wo
rd of mouth. All those things are a part of marketing\, but they are not s
trategy. They are tactics. Tactics are only as effective as the strategy b
ehind them—the WHY of marketing. This practical workshop guides the busine
ss owner through the process of building a sound marketing strategy for th
eir business to reveal the tactics that make the most sense for their moti
vation\, market and money.

This energizing workshop will help entrepreneurs move t
heir business to the next level with insights and advice about strategy\,
marketing\, and the latest small business trend: strategic alliances. By t
he end of the session\, participants will understand the what\, why and ho
w of creating strategic alliances and developing a strategic edge. This wo
rkshop covers:

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Strategic alliances: Exploring new ways to p
artner up to expand the marketing and/or operational capacity in the busin
ess.

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Strategic edge: When having the best “customer service” isn
’t enough\, how does a business become the supplier of choice for its cust
omers?

Community\, Collaboration\
, Conversations and Connections are alive and well at The Connected Woman
Association. 2018 marks 10 years of doing just that so we want to celebrat
e!

You’re invited!

The letter “C: figures prominently in our lo
go and throughout our organization so it’s no surprise that the evening wi
ll have Champagne\, Canapes and Connections. Your ticket includes admissio
n\, light canapes\, a glass of bubbly\, dessert and your very own limited
edition networking plate!

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The prestigious University Women’s Club o
f Vancouver (UWCV) has opened the doors of its heritage Hycroft Manor so t
hat TCWA can celebrate in style. Founded in 1907\, UWCV is a member-funded
society that promotes fellowship and advocates for women’s rights and edu
cation. A perfect match!

BONUS! 10th An
niversary Look Book

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Events like these ar
e wonderful opportunities to make connections with other people who may be
come clients or collaborators. Our 10th Anniversary Look Book will not onl
y help you connect\, but remember the connections you made.

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For ju
st $15 added to your registration\, your name\, your face or logo\, and yo
ur contact info will be included in a booklet that will be given to EVERY
attendee. Think of it like a yearbook. You can peruse the pages and seek t
hat certain someone that you want to meet. Heck\, you might even get them
to sign your book!

Negotiation is one of the most valuable skills you can devel
op\, because you use it in every aspect of your life. While some of us are
natural born negotiators\, most of us would like to feel more confident g
oing into important negotiation meetings.

When you re-frame negotiation as an opportunity for all sides
to prosper\, everyone wins! In this workshop you’ll acquire the skills to
negotiate effectively\, preserve your integrity and learn how to be yourse
lf to get what you really want.

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This session will help you:

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Recognize the importance of negotiating for women entrepreneurs
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Avoid common negotiation mistakes that limit your business and fi
nancial rewards

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Identify three opportunities where stronger nego
tiation will benefit you and your business

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Plan your negotiation
conversations following the 5 Cs in the Gallant Negotiation™ Blueprint\n

Apply a collaborative approach to your next negotiations

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About Carrie Gallant

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An accredited negotia
tion consultant and strategist with ENS International\, Carrie is a sought
-after speaker and facilitator at conferences throughout North America\, i
ncluding an invitation by the White House. She is also the author of the b
ook\, E.A.R.N. Your Worth™: Overcome the Top 7 Mistakes in Salary Negotiat
ion to Get the Career and Life You Want.

We all know the benefits of networking for ou
r careers\, but building authentic connections is a true skill. This works
hop emphasizes the importance of building powerful relationships and lays
down the foundation of having a network that gives you an edge. Join us fo
r relationship building activities that go beyond the surface where you ca
n get to know people around you\, and learn tools and strategies to networ
k confidently and build meaningful relationships.

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About our speaker\, Manisha Narula:

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Manisha is currently the Directo
r of Community at League of Innovators\, a national charity designed to mo
bilize the next generation of entrepreneurs and innovators. Prior to this\
, she was the Co-founder of a non-profit focused on soft skill building fo
r students and is also a Global Shaper under the World Economic Forum. As
a social innovator and community builder\, you can often find Manisha work
ing on initiatives that build a culture of youth entrepreneurship and make
education more accessible and relevant.

If you want to supply professional services to the governmen
t of Canada\, you must go through the ProServices method of supply. It has
13 streams covering 158 categories including IT\, HR\, consulting\, proje
ct management\, maintenance\, engineering and more!

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We’ve partnere
d with the Office of Small and Medium Enterprises to clarify the terms you
need to know and focus on actionable steps you can take to start bidding
on contracts.

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This webinar\, which is a follow-up to Sell Your
Professional Services to the Government of Canada (view recording here)\, will focus specifically o
n ProServices to help you understand:

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How to get your busin
ess on the ProServices Supply Arrangement

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How the government of
Canada uses ProServices to connect with service providers

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The sc
hedule for bid evaluation and award

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Join us on November 22
to get your questions answered from an expert in federal procurement.

Chronic stress is the hidden disease that erodes productivit
y\, health and our happiness – but it doesn’t have to be that way!

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Join us on December 6 to find out how you can practice mindfulness as an
antidote to chronic stress.

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Our daily grind is increasingly demand
ing and challenging. Advances in technology allow us to gather more and mo
re information\, overstimulating our nervous system. You may see the negat
ive effects in your own life and business: decreased efficiency\, stalled
creativity and burnout.

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In this FREE teleconference\, Iwon
a Sienko\, a registered nurse and business owner\, will share how you
can introduce mindfulness in your business to reduce chronic stress\, incr
ease performance\, improve creativity\, promote constructive communication
and enhance well-being and relationships.

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In this session you’ll
learn:

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Physiology of stress

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How mindfulness reduc
es chronic stress and why it is important for women entrepreneurs

\nSimple\, effective mindfulness tools that are easy to incorporate in eve
ryday life\n

The Business Scale-up and Productivity (BSP) program provides rep
ayable\, interest-free funding to firms with high growth potential that ar
e pursuing business growth and expansion. These firms are seeking to accel
erate their growth by commercializing technology\, enhancing productivity\
, scaling-up\, and expanding their market domestically and globally.

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Projects should result in the creation of high quality jobs\, increase
in revenues\, and export sales growth.

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Eligibility Criteri
a:

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For profit\, incorporated to conduct business i
n Canada.

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In operation for a minimum of two years.

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Hav
e operating facilities and staffed offices located in Western Canada (defi
ned as British Columbia\, Alberta\, Saskatchewan or Manitoba).

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Projects must also have an impact on one of the following priority ar
eas:

Minerva BC is pleased to announce our first LIFT Breakfast S
eries on January 14th from 8 – 9:30 am. Join us for an inspiring morning i
ncluding breakfast\, networking and panel discussions. This breakfast will
kick off our 20th anniversary year and we are bringing together a panel o
f diverse voices to discuss inclusive leadership.

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PANELI
STS:

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JOHN MONTALBANO: John is former CEO of RBC Global Asse
t Management\, Canada’s largest investment management firm and among the 5
0 largest in global rankings with over $375 billion in assets under manage
ment. John believes in authentic leadership which puts focus on transparen
cy\, inclusion and meritocracy. He believes strong leaders are ethical abo
ve all else and put the interests of clients first.

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BARBARA GRAN
THAM: Barbara is President and CEO of the VGH & UBC Hospital foundation. A
long-time Vancouver resident\, Barbara has over 25 years’ experience as a
successful senior executive and consultant in the non-profit and philanth
ropic sectors in BC and nationally. She has held executive positions with
the Vancouver Foundation\, Streetohome Foundation\, BC Children’s Hospital
Foundation and the Canadian Mental Health Association. For Barbara\, grea
t leadership is understanding what motivates a person and aligning their m
otivation with organizational purpose.

Business is booming and it’s time to get some help… but shou
ld you hire an employee or a contractor? What are the pros and cons of eac
h that you should consider before you start?

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How you hire someone
can be as important as who you hire.

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We’ve partnered with two HR p
rofessionals who will dispel some myths and outline the legalities of empl
oyment contracts\, so you can avoid hiring pitfalls\, stay on CRA’s good s
ide and start your new work relationship on the right foot.

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During
the session\, you’ll learn:

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The difference between an empl
oyee and contractor\, and why it matters

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The key pieces an emplo
yment contract should include

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Your obligations to employees\, ac
cording to CRA

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Join us on January 23 to get your questions
answered by HR specialists!

The Honourable Janet Austin was sworn-in as the Lieutenant G
overnor of British Columbia in April 2018. Prior to this appointment\, she
was Chief Executive Officer of YWCA Metro Vancouver\, one of the province
’s largest and most diversified non-profits.

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She has served on the
boards of TransLink\, and the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade.

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H
er Honour has been awarded Business in Vancouver CEO of the Year\, Influen
tial Woman in Business Award\, the Vancouver Board of Trade Community Lead
ership Award\, the Queen’s Golden and Diamond Jubilee Medals. She is Chanc
ellor of the Order of British Columbia and was invested as a Member of the
Order in 2016. She also holds an Honorary Doctorate of Laws from Kwantlen
Polytechnic University.

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This event series is a volunteer-led\, in
clusive community initiative with all proceeds to women’s charities in Bri
tish Columbia.

How to Survive and Thr
ive in Your Chosen Science and Technology Career.

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The Society for Canadian Women in Science and Tech
nology (SCWIST) and Science World are proud to present the annual Wonder W
omen Networking Evening. Participants meet amazing women with careers in s
cience and engineering and learn more about their pathways. This event wil
l be held under the geodesic dome and is a joint venture between Science W
orld and SCWIST.

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The Wonder Women Netwo
rking Evening is for everyone who identifies as a woman in STEM (Science\,
Technology\, Engineering\, and Math)\, interested in learning where your
degree can take you. Undergraduate and graduate students will find the eve
nt particularly relevant. We also invite postdoctoral researchers and work
ing professionals to sharpen your networking skills and connect with women
who are as passionate about science\, technology\, and engineering as you
are!

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Join us for a lively evening of n
etworking\, food\, and fun. Make new friends and find a mentor!

Women’s Collective hosts successful leaders for speaker even
ts aimed at mentoring and guidance for young women (and men) from diverse
communities in Lower Mainland.

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After three back-to-back sold out e
vents\, we thrilled to host Jill Krop\, News Director & Station Manager at
Global BC\, in conversation with Chris Gailus\, News Hour Anchor at Globa
l BC News.

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Trailblazing journalist\, Jill Krop began her career in
1986 after graduating from BCIT. In early 2015\, she was the first woman
to be appointed to the role of News Director and Station Manager at Global
BC\, one of the most successful news operations in the country.

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W
hen not in the newsroom\, Jill can be found out in the community supportin
g a number of local charities including the Coast Mental Health Foundation
\, and BC Sports Hall of Fame. She serves on the Board of Variety – The Ch
ildren’s Charity\, Burnaby General Hospital\, and BC Children’s Hospital F
oundation Marketing Board. The telethons for BC Children’s Hospital Founda
tion and Variety – The Children’s Charity air on Global BC and combined\,
raise more than $25 million every year for the community.

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This eve
nt series is a volunteer-led\, inclusive community initiative with all pro
ceeds to women’s charities in British Columbia.

Even if you use a bookkeeper and/or accountant\, you can (an
d should) understand the financial side of your business.

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Kath Bri
tton\, Women’s Enterprise Centre Business Advisor and CPA\, will guide you
through practical exercises to help you understand the different types of
financial statements and how they reflect the health of your business.

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Join us for a hands-on workshop to build your financial confidence a
nd connect with other women business owners in a fun atmosphere at Hervana
Coworking Collective!

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You’ll learn how to:

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Relate your personal dollars to your business dollars

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Master the basics: a balance sheet\, an income statement and the uses of a
cash flow statement